Abstract

QUINDEMIL TORRIJO, Eneida María et al. Information literacy standards for information skills in social work curricula. ReHuSo [online]. 2020, vol.5, n.2, pp.1-14.  Epub Aug 02, 2020. ISSN 2550-6587.  https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6807758.

This study proposes information literacy standards to be met by social work curricula. The documentary review used as a point of departure included papers on the introduction of literacy in the curriculum to develop information skills; internationally defined information literacy standards; and the specific and general skills required for social work. The outcome of that review, a proposal for information literacy standards in social work curricula, was assessed by social workers and information scientists. As a result of these two stages of the study, five information literacy standards were defined: one, knowing what type of information is needed; two, accessing the information needed effectively, efficiently and ethically; three, assessing the information and sources, ethically and responsibly building new knowledge with the information selected; four, using and disseminating information effectively and ethically to a specific purpose; and five, keeping abreast of and networking with the information. Implementing those standards helps develop information skills while working toward a degree in social work. Coupled with other specific and general professional aptitudes, such skills help graduates address the issues with which they are confronted in social research and intervention.

Keywords : Information literacy; Social work; higher education; curriculum evaluation; documentary information.

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